(They don’t. But their brain is doing something wild.) No — your teenager doesn’t hate you. They’re just embarrassed by your existence. Painfully, viscerally embarrassed. And it’s entirely normal. Adolescence is a time of radical brain development. Your child’s brain is being rewired at speed — especially in areas linked to emotion, social awareness and… Continue reading Why Does My Teenager Actually Hate Me?
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How to teach your child about brain plasticity.
(6 min read) Or listen to the guide for children on this podcast: Research evidence shows that if you only make one change to the way you interact with your children and their learning, make it to teach them about brain plasticity. I really cannot stress this enough. It is the neuroscientific support for Carol… Continue reading How to teach your child about brain plasticity.